AltWeeklies Wire
Hagiography Doesn't Become Some Musiciansnew
The Spam Allstars may possess the chops to back up all the overheated praise they've been getting, but plenty of South Florida hopefuls have been coasting on pure hype. A reviewer names the overrated along with 2004's top 10 CDs.
Miami New Times |
Brett Sokol |
01-10-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Deathray Davies Share Memories of 500 Showsnew
The Deathray Davies, which have played 500 shows in five years, can't share their best road stories because they're way too incriminating, says singer-guitarist John Dufilho. So they share milder tales of disputes and injuries.
Dallas Observer |
Sarah Hepola |
01-10-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Honoring Stephen Fosternew
The first great American pop songwriter gets a long overdue tribute.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
01-06-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Music as Journeynew
Pieta Brown makes a living with music, referring to it as a partner in her travels.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
01-06-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Never Told, Pieta Brown
It's Good to Own the Kingnew
Elvis was only worth approximately $7 million at the time of his death. But in the hands of ex-wife Priscilla and a team of financial planners, Elvis' estate has become one of the most lucrative entertainment cottage industries in the world, with a current estimated net worth of well over $200 million.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
01-06-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Elvis Presley
Mastery Revisitednew
The updated release of the Violent Femmes is, for many fans, the holy grail of alt-rock reissues.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
12-23-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Violent Femmes
Let Us Fraynew
An unknown act -- one that's played fewer than a hundred shows, sold just over a thousand discs and performed out of the state of Colorado only once -- has garnered a major-label deal. It's the music that did it.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
12-22-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Up From the Ashesnew
Ascension was the second wave of Cleveland metalcore-hardcore. Its audience used to be part of the performance.
Cleveland Scene |
D.X. Ferris |
12-21-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Must Seanew
The indie rock threesome Asleep in the Sea has only been around since April, but it's opened for some outstanding national touring acts. Drummer Eli Kuner says he has trouble handling the flattery that follows performances.
Phoenix New Times |
Michele Laudig |
12-21-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Asleep in the Sea
Former Fixturenew
Up-and-coming country crooner Troy Olsen gets in the holiday spirit.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
12-16-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Blind Boys of Alabama Spread Christmas Cheernew
Today, the Blind Boys' music is much broader than the traditional gospel fare of their early years. The Christmas album is one example of how the Blind Boys have drawn music from other styles and made it their own.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mark Gresham |
12-16-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Dierks Bentley Turns Heartache into Country Hitsnew
His nouveau-retro style has earned him three No. 1 hits and a host of accolades, including Top New Artist from the Academy of Country Music. His long, lean looks -- and fully refurbished curls -- have also placed him at No. 3 on CMT's ranking of "20 Sexiest Men" and landed him a spot on People's list of "50 Hottest Bachelors."
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Craig Seymour |
12-16-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dierks Bentley
Prodigal Hijosnew
The Garza brothers have gone from being outcasts to the kings of rootsy Texas rock and roll.
Cleveland Scene |
John Nova Lomax |
12-13-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Punch Drunksnew
The flipside to the underground rock band's creativity is that the musicians got into a brawl once over whether they had just played well or sucked.
Cleveland Scene |
Jason Bracelin |
12-13-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Monkey God Musicnew
Ozomatli, named after the monkey god on the Aztec calendar, have played salsa, funk, hip-hop, Latin jazz, Middle Eastern and rock music. They are always open to hearing, and playing, something new.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
12-10-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Ozomatli, Street Signs
